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The Basics of Biomechanics and Power for Trainers and Coaches

05/23/2018 by jse

Biomechanics and Power

The Basics of Biomechanics and Power The overall ideology of Biomechanics is the study of forces on the human body and their effect on movement. This subject is broken down into two major divisions: Kinesiology (The Study of Human Movement) Physics (Rigid Body Mechanics) The general definition of motion is the displacement (movement) of an […]

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Common Sports and Training Injuries: The Shoulder

05/21/2018 by jse

Common Sports and Training Injuries: Shoulder Injuries

The Shoulder The shoulder joint is composed of three bones – the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body and can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. […]

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Biomechanical Analysis: How to Maximize Performance & Minimize Injury

05/16/2018 by jse

Biomechanical Analysis How to Maximize Performance & Minimize Injury

How do we use Biomechanical Analysis to Maximize Performance and Minimize Chance of Injury? There is a systematic thought process that every coach and personal trainer must utilize to ensure any person under their care is receiving optimal and maximal attention for every movement suggested. What do we Analyze? When we evaluate a trainee’s technique […]

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Why Having Sports Medicine Knowledge is Important as a Personal Trainer

05/01/2018 by jse

What is Sports Medicine and Why it is Important for Personal Trainers

Why is having Sports Medicine Knowledge Important as a Personal Trainer? Whether a fitness professional’s clients are seasoned athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or first-time exercisers, the likelihood of injury remains ever-present. The fitness professional is often the first person in a position to recognize an injury, or better still, instruct their clients on proper techniques to […]

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Common Dysfunctions at the elbow & wrist

12/08/2014 by jse

elbow and wrist injuries with sports training

From the NESTA Functional Training Specialist   Elbow The elbow is essentially a hinge joint. Most el-bow injuries are due to dysfunctions at the wrist and/or shoulder. The elbow is intricately involved at the shoulder joint with the triceps and biceps musculature of the upper arm. The elbow will rotate when the shoulder rotates. Placing […]

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